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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune invites signed letters on current topics with editorial revision. The piece also notes a flat advertising rate and provides a table outlining the price per inch for advertisements to be used within one year.
Branton announces the Republican slate for state governor W Pennypacker lieutenant governor W M Brown secretary Isaac B Brown and county positions including judge A A Vosburgh and commissioners John Courier Mot Rie John Penman mine inspectors Hlyn M Evane and D T Williams. legislative districts appoint Joseph Oliver Joan Scheer Sr Edward James and P A Philbin. election day set for November 4.
The article covers Judge Pennypacker’s praise for Senator Quay, his views on trolley franchise laws, and his stance on Republican policies. It notes his loyalty to Quay, predicts his gubernatorial bid, and comments on McKinley’s death and Roosevelt’s leadership. It also quotes his support for reciprocity with Cuba and tariff reform.
Iowa Republicans rally behind a vigorous platform praising national protectionism and labor demand while signaling leadership from Iowa in party doctrine. The convention celebrated prominent figures and pledged unified support for the administration, with an emphasis on economic growth and global competitiveness.
The American reporter credits his coverage for Henry’s successful visit, noting the war lord ignored the press’s importance. The piece urges William to engage the fourth estate to win American goodwill and recognition.
Mr. Nixon of Seattle who impersonated outlaw Travy to woo a woman was beaten into unconsciousness before the deception was uncovered. Senator Platt backs Roosevelt for two reasons, either of which suffices, and the Empire Bridge company resists walking delegates. The era’s labor strife adds pressure on industry leaders.
If David B. Hill cannot secure another Democrat for New York governor, he may persuade Devery who appears inclined. The Iowa stance favors tariff reform aimed at protection but rejects tariffs benefiting monopolies.
Decorations rival campaign buttons as Prince Henry visits. The crowd shows enthusiasm, the article hints at a water cure demand abroad, and voices claim the coronation would be faked. The oratorical effect of the naked lamp is now impacting public sentiment.
A fragmented 1901 Chronicle recounts brutal expeditions in the Philippines. Soldiers trek through jungles, suffer fever and wounds, while a group on a lakeside porch debates demoralization, imperialism, and justice, amid calm domestic scenes.
In a Chicago Record-Herald tale, W E Curtis relays a Pittsburg couple's odd remedy mix up. A husband swapped a dozen licorice pill capsules with collar buttons and the wife swallowed them, curing her dyspepsia after six days.
Poem excerpt praising roaming life and freedom on the open trail and wind driven journeys. It imagines roaming with a vagrant song and a hopeful future, invoking the Ship of Worry and a Crimson streak sinking beyond West mountain for a sense of adventure and liberty.
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